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Severe hypoglycaemia

Severe hypoglycaemia · ICD-10: E16.2

Drugs and regimens

Dextrose 50% injection⚠ Unverified

Insulin-induced hypoglycaemia — adult: 10–25 g IV

Diazoxide⚠ Unverified

Hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycaemia (adults and children) — start 3 mg/kg/day in 3 doses every 8 h; max 8

Diazoxide⚠ Unverified

Infants and newborns — start 8 mg/kg/day in 3 doses every 8 h; max 15

Glucagon⚠ Unverified

Severe hypoglycaemia — SC by age and weight

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